Director of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)

Novasource Power Services is the largest global provider of PV O&M services and is managing a portfolio of over 2GW of BESS projects which we operate on behalf of our customers, with the expectation of rapid growth over the coming years.

BESS is a complex system, which requires technical and financial optimization and a deep understanding of the power markets in which it operates. You will help us develop industry-leading service offerings that enable us to act like an owner and partner with our customers to enable them to achieve the full revenue entitlement from their investments.

Experience:

• 10+ years of industry experience within energy and/or storage systems (e.g. solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen power systems etc.).
• 5+ years of product or general management experience.
• 2+ years of focused battery energy storage experience desired.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that safety policies are strictly adhered to, including training and advising employees on safe use of tools and maintenance procedures for BESS.
• Oversee the environmental compliance of project sites including hazardous material compliance, erosion control, endangered species, and other site-specific environmental issues. 
• Implement quality control procedures to verify top-quality of work managed. 
• Review and approve invoices from vendors and submit to accounting. 
• Create relationships with suppliers and service providers that will improve pricing and operational efficiencies. 
• Work in the field periodically alongside technicians and site managers as required for effective and safe operations, and completion of tasks on time and on budget.
• Coordination with remote operations centers to ensure procedures allow for transparency and quick resolution of issues.
• Lead and mentor the field team members in the successful operations of battery storage solutions.
• Adapt and replicate best industry practices to create a highly competitive operations organization.
• Develop and implement operational processes, policies, and tools to support the operations of BESS projects.
• Cooperation with the Engineering team to improve design efficiency in terms of cost reduction, operational efficiencies, and to resolve potential technical issues on site.
• Work closely with internal onboarding team, and Asset Management teams to establish excellent handover procedures for operations commencement.
• Manage key O&M areas including field operations management, tooling, fleet and equipment management, electrical commissioning and testing, and project warranties.
• Participate in hiring personnel to support business functions and on-site management.
• Work with sales and execution teams to implement the product strategy on a national scale.
• Assist in bidding and contract negotiation process during the early stages of product development.
• Travel to NovaSource operational sites for preventative and scheduled maintenance inspections, and troubleshooting, repair, removal, and installation of equipment such as batteries, fire systems, solar panels, inverters, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and SCADA equipment.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• A strong technical fundamental baseline in the design and operations of energy systems
• Market research
• Building out business plans
• Understand financial models used in energy projects.
• Ability to present complex ideas to various audiences from technical to executive level perspectives.
• Contract negotiations.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel up to 50% of the time throughout the US, and Canada to visit remote power plant locations, observe maintenance practices, and train staff.
• Ability and license to drive to remote power plant locations.

Office Requirements:

This position required the employee to work from our Headquarter office in Chandler, AZ. This is not a remote or Hybrid position.

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best serve our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. NovaSource is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing undue hardship.

Please note: potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: It is NovaSource Power Services’ policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. NSPS disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.